Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Karnes, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1955 for flood risk reduction along an unnamed tributary of Panther Creek.
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With a dam height of 31.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 32 feet, this earth dam spans a length of 1890 feet and offers a storage capacity of 1700 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose remains flood risk reduction, serving the local community of Kenedy while being regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Despite its age, Escondido Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam remains in satisfactory condition, last inspected in 2017 with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates for efficient water management, with a drainage area of 2.39 square miles. With a history of modifications in 1961 for structural enhancements, this vital infrastructure is a testament to effective water resource management in Texas. As a key component in the region's flood control system, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation events.
Years Modified |
1961 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
1890 |
Dam Height |
31.8 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
2.39 |
Nid Storage |
1700 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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